Publications

Happiness at Last

Health Policy Initiative
2/9/2012
English
Full Document (pdf 158.2 kb)

After enduring violence and sexual assault for a decade, Happiness Soine finally gained justice when the perpetrator was arrested after a journalist published her account. In an effort to raise public awareness of gender-based violence, the Health Policy Initiative (HPI) collaborates with the Association of Journalists against HIV/AIDS in Tanzania to build the media's capacity in reporting on stigma, discrimination, and gender-based violence. Journalists learn about Tanzanian laws, policies, and regulations, and examine relevant provisions of the penal code related to rape and indecent assault. She now lives happily with her two sons in a new house on their plot of land in the Arumeru District.

Document Type:	Success Stories
No. of Pages:	2
Country:	Tanzania
Keywords:	Gender, GBV, Media

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